Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Employer

Topics

Redundancy payments

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . The entitlement to redundancy payments can depend upon the WA award that applies. Please check the WA award summaries or contact Wageline for information on redundancy provisions under the...

Redundancy

18 Feb 2014

Dismissal notice periods

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . There are minimum notice periods required for full time and part time employees based on how long the employee has been employed and the employee's age. These notice periods are set out in the...

Dismissal

18 Feb 2014

Public holidays in Western Australia

Public holidays in Western Australia - 2024 to 2026 2024 2025 2026 New Year's Day Monday 1 January Wednesday 1 January Thursday 1 January Australia Day Friday 26 January Monday 27 January Monday 26 January Labour Day Monday 4 March Monday 3 March Monday 2 March Good Friday Friday 29 March Friday 18...

Public holidays

17 Feb 2014

Minimum pay rates for award free employees

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . About this page This page outlines the legal minimum pay rates for adult and junior employees who are 'award free' in the state industrial relations system. Award free means that the employee...

Minimum rates for award free employees

17 Feb 2014

Employment records - Employer obligations

This information is only relevant to employers and employees in the WA state industrial relations system . All state system employers are legally required to keep employment records. Additional record keeping obligations, introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Act 2021 ,...

Record keeping and pay slip requirements

14 Feb 2014

About the WA industrial relations system

There are two separate industrial relations systems operating in Western Australia, each with different employment laws, awards and minimum conditions. Employers and employees in Western Australia are covered by either the Western Australian state system or the national fair work system ...

About the WA industrial relations system

14 Feb 2014

Which system of employment law applies

WATCH

Two systems of employment law operate for the private sector in Western Australia: the state industrial relations system ; and the national fair work system . Working out which system covers an employer and its employees is the first step in understanding and complying with employment rights and...

Guide to who is in the WA state system

13 Feb 2014

Local exhaust ventilation

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) captures air contaminants at their source. LEV is necessary in circumstances where you are not able to eliminate the hazard, substitute a less hazardous substance, or isolate the process from people, and the contaminant is harmful, toxic or corrosive (such as lead...

Hazardous chemicals

13 Feb 2014

When an inspector calls

Inspectors have the legal right to enter, at any time, any workplace including aircraft, ships and vehicles where employees work or are likely to be in the course of their work. This right means inspectors have unrestricted access to workplaces, excepting where there is a statutory restriction. On...

Workplace inspections

12 Feb 2014

Manual tasks - Toolkits and information resources

This page lists resources available on manual tasks Toolkit Hazardous manual tasks - Work Health and Safety Commission Training package Manual tasks training package - Presenters guide Power point presentation (pdf) (ppt) VIDEO: Manual tasks risk management - Running time: 11:32 mins WORKSHEET:...

Manual tasks

12 Feb 2014

Publications

Carcinogens regulated in Schedules 5.4 - 5.6 of the OSH Regulations 1996

Certain carcinogenic substances are specifically controlled under OSH Regulations 5.28-5.42 and Schedules 5.4-5.6. These regulations include requirements for use of the carcinogens to be approved by...

WorkSafe

Information

04 Mar 2021

World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Worker's Memorial Day

READ

World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day is Thursday 28 April 2016. Download and display these posters in your workplace to help prevent future incidents and remember those...

WorkSafe

Poster

22 Apr 2016

Important information regarding High Risk Work Licences

WorkSafe has recently been alerted to High Risk Work Licences being electronically scanned and altered to include additional classes of high risk work. The scanned and altered copies were then sent...

WorkSafe

Information

26 Mar 2015

Asbestos myths and facts

READ

This fact sheet looks at some common myths and facts about asbestos. MYTH: Crayons contain asbestos. This is true for identified brands of crayons but the risk is very low. The risk in these...

WorkSafe

Information

14 Sep 2015

Industry checklist - OSH in scrap metal

READ

WorkSafe is currently conducting an inspection campaign in the scrap metal industry with a view to increase awareness of safety issues faced by your industry and to highlight the importance of...

WorkSafe

Checklist

13 Mar 2015

Providing safety training, information and instructions – small business

Small business must provide workers with adequate training, information and instructions to perform and comply with their job role and be aware of their safety responsibilities and requirements. What...

WorkSafe

Information

17 Feb 2015

Hazard identification form

READ

The hazard identification form can be used to document hazards and risks at your workplace. Use one form to document each hazard. Integrate all identified hazards and their control measures into the...

WorkSafe

Template

06 Feb 2015

Slinging loads in metal manufacturing

READ

In recent years, a significant number of fatalities and serious injuries in the metal fabrication industries have been caused by poor slinging practices when using overhead travelling cranes to move...

WorkSafe

Information

02 Feb 2015

Quick safety quiz for small business

READ

Try this quiz to check whether you have done enough to protect yourself and those within your duty of care. This test covers: General workplace duties Consultation Training and information Monitoring...

WorkSafe

Information

05 Feb 2015

Toolbox-pre start talks - Small business

READ

A toolbox safety meeting/pre-start talk is a short succinct meeting that can be used as an avenue to convey timely and important safety information to workers and the work team. The session usually...

WorkSafe

Information

13 Feb 2015

Announcements

Restaurant, tearoom and catering award employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019. Under the Restaurant, Tearoom and Catering Workers...

Labour Relations

Department News

07 Dec 2018

Shop and warehouse award employees and end of year public holidays

Labour Relations

Department News

30 Nov 2018

Nail salon proactive compliance audits underway

During November 2018, Private Sector Labour Relations has been conducting an education campaign promoting compliance by nail salons operating in the state industrial relations system, to ensure employees were receiving their correct rates of pay and entitlements. Over 250 businesses across Western Australia were provided with information on the minimum conditions required for employees in this...

Labour Relations

Department News

27 Nov 2018

Inspection program uncovers safety concerns in pubs

A proactive inspection program undertaken by WorkSafe to look at safety in WA’s pubs, taverns and bars has uncovered concerns with hazardous substances, manual tasks and emergency precautions. The program involved Inspectors visiting pubs, taverns and bars in Perth and regional areas of the State over a two-year period from July 2016 to June 2018. The program was prompted by a significant number...

WorkSafe

Media release

26 Nov 2018

Inspection program looks at safety in service stations

WorkSafe is conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues in fuel retailing outlets across WA. The program will continue until the end of the 2018/19 financial year, and will include service stations selling all brands of fuel in metropolitan and regional areas of the State. WorkSafe Director Sally North said today an inspection program was being undertaken in this area...

WorkSafe

Media release

22 Nov 2018

Award free employees and end of year public holidays

If you are working or employing during the end of year period and you fall under the state industrial relations system it is important to understand public holiday entitlements and obligations. This season's public holidays are: Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2018 Boxing Day, Wednesday 26 December 2018 New Year's Day, Tuesday 1 January 2019 For award free employees, Tuesday 25 December 2018...

Labour Relations

Department News

20 Nov 2018

Reminder that children face hazards in workplaces

Parents have been reminded to keep children away from hazardous workplaces during the coming school holidays. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Ian Munns said today that many workplaces contained hazards that could result in injury, and some even contained potentially deadly hazards. “Workplaces such as factories and construction sites are not suitable locations for children and, sadly, many children have...

WorkSafe

Media release

16 Nov 2018

Inspection program looks at workers in primary schools

WorkSafe is conducting a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues with workers in WA primary schools. Inspectors will be looking at safety issues for workers such as cleaners and gardeners, and will also focus on the management of violence and aggression, including procedures for reporting and investigating incidents. The program will continue until the end of the 2018/19 financial...

WorkSafe

Media release

15 Nov 2018

Make sure you nail correct payment of nail salon workers

A campaign to promote compliance by nail salon businesses in the state industrial relations system with their legal obligations to pay staff correct wages and keep correct employment records has just been started by Private Sector Labour Relations. Owners of nail salon businesses, which operate in the state industrial relations system, must provide the legal minimum pay rate to all staff. It is...

Labour Relations

Department News

13 Nov 2018

Builder fined $22,000 over apprentice fall

A registered builder has been fined $22,000 (and ordered to pay $900 in costs) after an apprentice fell six metres from trestle scaffolding and was seriously injured last year. Stephen John Gregson – trading as Gregson Constructions – pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe work environment and was fined in the Joondalup Magistrates Court on Friday. In August 2017, Mr Gregson and...

Building and Energy / WorkSafe

Media release

07 Nov 2018

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